Senior Backend Engineer

Pivotal Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Philadelphia. You will design and develop scalable, fault-tolerant Java systems and lead implementation across microservices, APIs, and data stores.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, optimize performance, and enforce code quality through reviews and automated tests. This role emphasizes technical leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot/Hibernate.
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
• Relational databases such as MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable and fault-tolerant systems using Java.
• Ensure system responsiveness and efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and resolving performance issues.
• Maintain and enforce code quality through reviews and automated tests.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline design and optimization.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and contribute to technical direction.
• Research and recommend new technologies to enhance product quality.
• Document codebase and architectural decisions.

Skills

Java

Scalable systems

Microservices

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Philadelphia, United States | Posted on 09/08/2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong Java expertise to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of building scalable, resilient, and high-performance backend systems. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, helping shape the future of our products and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development: Architect, design, and develop highly scalable and fault-tolerant systems using Java.

Performance Optimization: Ensure system responsiveness and efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and resolving performance issues.

Code Quality: Maintain and enforce code quality through reviews, automating tests, and mentorship.

Continuous Integration and Deployment: Participate in CI/CD pipeline design and optimization.

Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement features and improvements.

Technical Leadership: Provide guidance to junior engineers, participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, and contribute to the technical vision and direction of the company.

Innovation: Research and recommend new technologies or solutions that can enhance product quality and user experience.

Documentation: Ensure proper documentation for codebase and architectural decisions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of professional backend development experience.

Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate).

Experience with microservices architecture and API design.

Solid understanding of relational databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.

Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and practices.

Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.